Young people are capable of leading sustainable change
about us
KTI is an indigenous non-profit organization that works to promote the well-being of adolescents and young people, specifically their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender equality among people of all ages. Knit Together Initiative (KTI) is an adolescent and youth serving organization registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission Nigeria (CAC/IT/NO 102523). At KTI our work catalyze the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), outcome document of the Nairobi submit including the Beijing Platform of Action (Revised).
VISION
A society where individuals support each other and live together as friends and confidants by extending knowledge, empowerment, justice and dignity to all.
MISSION
To contribute to knowledge, empowerment, justice and dignity in the lives of individuals and families, helping them to build resilience and achieve their aspirations for themselves and the society.
OBJECTIVES
• Promote more access to sexual reproductive healthcare services and supplies for adolescents and young people.
• Promote gender equality by holding critical conversations across communities to create new normal.
OUR Core Values
Leadership
We model our work to empower young people by setting exemplary leadership and standards of organizational management and governance.
Diversity
we set the pace for efficient, effective, influential and sustainable community that reflects the region’s rich socio-cultural diversity.
Non-discrimination
We believe in and respect the principles of equity, inclusion and non-discrimination. We are committed to working with all persons, without discrimination.
OUR WORK
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR):
With the high unmet need for contraceptive use among sexually active unmarried girls and women (48%) according the National Demographic Survey 2018, it has becomes crucial to increase information and services for integrated sexual and reproductive health and rights services for the achievement of the SDGs goal 3. Following the Nairobi Summit, Knit Together will work to accelerate action for the health, rights and wellbeing of women and girls including other gender identities.
Promotion of Gender Equality:
According to the United Nations (UN), one in four women in Nigeria experiences sexual violence before they turn 18. Promotion of gender equality is heavily tied to development of any society, this awareness prime our efforts. Our work will accelerate action from both government and individual persons to completely eliminate the long held practice of gender-based violence as seen in the communities today.
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